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Australian Maltese football player Joe Gauci set to make his debut with Australia’s national team
He’s playing his first game at just 22 years old.

Emma Galea

22 year old goal keeper Joe Gauci is set to make his official debut with Australia’s national football team in tonight’s match against Ecuador.

In the Australian football league, Joe plays as a goalkeeper for the Adelaide United Football Club.

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Joe was born in Australia but is of Maltese descent, making this a proud moment for Malta and Maltese immigrants all around the globe.

The talented player is set to become the 631st players to ever play with Australia’s national football team.

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He had previously played for the under 23 national team.

Congratulations Joe!

28th March 2023


Emma Galea
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Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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